“You ask me what I learned from this experience, and I’ve got to tell you, what I learned is that you’ve got to ask questions.” Devin M. is a tall, imposing man, covered with tattoos. He’s also an up and coming fine artist. “I asked this discount chain shipping store if they could ship paintings, and they said, sure, they could do it. So I drove all the way down there and brought in the picture, … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: What’s the Best Way To Ship Fragile Antiques
“We live in a disposable society. Everything is made to throw away. Paper plates. Styrofoam cups. It all goes in the trash.” Rosalinda is preparing to send a china platter to one of her customers. “It’s nice that there are people who still appreciate the fine old things.” Shipping fragile antique items, such as china platters, lampshades, and fine porcelain, doesn’t have to be a … [Read more...]
Boston: Don’t Slip Up When You Ship The Copier: Returning Leased Office Equipment Improperly Can Cost You Big Bucks!
Once upon a time, office equipment leasing companies were not exactly easy-going about the way you returned equipment at the end of a lease - items still had to be in good working order, after all - but they had a tendency to be understanding of minor cosmetic damage. Scuffs, scratches, and dings weren't important enough to damage a client relationship, so many firms would be willing to waive … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Shipping Musical Instruments
Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons. You will find it is to the soul what a water bath is to the body. Oliver Wendell Holmes has wise advice for us all. Music has restorative powers, nourishing and supporting the psyche while delighting the ear.To play an instrument is a special joy: ask any musician, amateur or professional, for a first-hand perspective. Shipping … [Read more...]
Boston Laboratory Moves: The Best Way To Ship Scientific and Medical Equipment
We've got a question for you: what does all lab equipment have in common? There are two answers to that question. Scientific and medical equipment is (1) fragile and (2) expensive. That makes moving a laboratory a precarious proposition. After investing tons of money into your scientific gear, do you really want to take a chance on it getting damaged in transit, lost, or worse? No, you don't! … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: What’s The Best Way to Ship Electronics?
Choose custom crating for maximum protection when you're shipping electronics in Massachusetts. People who try to save money by re-using old boxes to ship electronics often wind up very sad. Why? It's because old boxes can be structurally compromised, which means they don't offer the same level of protection to your fragile items. If your package is dropped, knocked, or kicked while it's in … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Shipping One of a Kind Items
Tonight, if you go outside a little after 6 in the evening, you'll be able to see an astronomical wonder. It's called the Transit of Venus, and it occurs when Venus' orbit makes it look like the tiny planet is traveling across the surface of the sun. This won't happen again for another 150 years! No one reading these words today will be around to see the next transit of Venus. Here's something … [Read more...]
Why Can’t I Just Build A Shipping Crate Myself?
“My husband Greg is always looking for ways to save money,” Amanda said. “Cutting coupons, refunds, discount cards – he does all of that and more. Which is great – I love it. But sometimes he takes the whole being frugal thing to the extreme.” “We had some furniture that we needed to ship to Georgia. When it came time to pack it up, Greg said we didn’t need to pay for custom crating. He’d just … [Read more...]
Boston Senior Spotlight: Shipping Services
“I learned the most wonderful term from a friend who is a museum curator,” Angie said. “De-acquisitioning. I’m not down-sizing, I’m not getting rid of all of my things, I’m just de-acquisitioning.” Over the past two years, Angie has been selling some of the objects she’s spent a lifetime collecting on eBay. She’s sold artwork, including sculptures and paintings, as well as lots and lots of books. … [Read more...]
Eastern MA Small Business Spotlight: When Is It A Good Idea To Outsource Your Shipping
"I don't know if you'd call it an economic recovery, but I can say that business is picking up!" Darren lives in Eastern MA, and runs a specialty pet food business. "At this time last year, we were shipping fifteen to twenty orders a day. Now, it's more than a hundred orders daily - and more when we have special promotions. It's getting to be quite a production." As a small business owner, … [Read more...]
